Lionel is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1878 in 2004 with 8 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 38 births ranking #847. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 100.0%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 38,561 boys born was named Lionel. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.